Catastrophe Risk Financing in Developing Countries: Principles for Public Intervention

Cummins, J. David; Mahul, Olivier

ISBN 10: 0821377361 / ISBN 13: 9780821377369

Published by World Bank Publications, 2008

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catastrophe Risk Financing in Developing Countries: Principles for Public Intervention
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Publication Date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821377361
• ISBN 13: 9780821377369
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 17 ounces

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Synopsis

'Catastrophe Risk Financing in Developing Countries' provides a detailed analysis of the imperfections and inefficiencies that impede the emergence of competitive catastrophe risk markets in developing countries. The book demonstrates how donors and international financial institutions can assist governments in middle- and low-income countries in promoting effective and affordable catastrophe risk financing solutions. The authors present guiding principles on how and when governments, with assistance from donors and international financial institutions, should intervene in catastrophe insurance markets. They also identify key activities to be undertaken by donors and institutions that would allow middle- and low-income countries to develop competitive and cost-effective catastrophe risk financing strategies at both the macro (government) and micro (household) levels. These principles and activities are expected to inform good practices and ensure desirable results in catastrophe insurance projects. 'Catastrophe Risk Financing in Developing Countries' offers valuable advice and guidelines to policy makers and insurance practitioners involved in the development of catastrophe insurance programs in developing countries.